1. Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
OEPA Workgroup
2013 OEPA Grant Opportunities
November 1, 2012

2. Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
Re-Organization at OEPA
Division of Materials & Waste Management
Pam Allen, Chief
Materials Conservation & Re-Use Unit
Office of Environmental Education
Carolyn Watkins, Chief
Recycling & Litter Grants Unit
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3. Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
Agenda
Core Program Goals
Overview of 2012 Grant Awards
2013 OEPA Grant Picture
What makes a Successful Grant Application
Questions & Comments
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4. Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
Core Program Goals
Increase Recycling
Decrease Litter
Build Partnerships & Facilitate Relationships
Improve Internal Operations
Vision
Encourage sustainable practices and increase Ohio’s re-use and recycling of waste materials to stimulate economic growth.
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5. Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
Overview of 2012 Grant Awards
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6. Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
2012 Community Development Grant Projects
Athens Hocking SWD (MRF) – Horizontal Auto-Tie Baler with 5 tons per hour capacity.
Delaware County (Special Venue) – Vertical Baler with accessory materials.
Fairfield County (Drop-off Recycling) – 3500 Lift gate Truck, Forklift and two Pro-tainer 20 cy drop-off containers.
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7. Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
2012 Litter Cleanup Grant Projects
Hamilton County & Keep Cincinnati Beautiful – State Roadway Cleanup and Citywide Collection – Longtime partnership between the City of Cincinnati and Hamilton County – Advertising, Gloves, T-shirts and Collection/Safety Equipment.
Lawrence Scioto SWD – Promoted grant opportunity and assisted in receiving six separate Litter Cleanup Grants for its jurisdiction. Promotes enforcement and coordinates efforts with court officials.
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8. Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
2012 Market Development Grant Projects
Franklin County & Frank Road Recycling Solutions (Processing) – McCloskey C50 Mobile CDD Shredder with capacity of 282 tons/hour.
Lorain County SWD & Quality Blow Molding (Manufacturing) – Material Blending System, Granulator and Blow Molding Systems.
Summit/Akron SWMA & Greenstar Recycling (Processing) – Two Ram Baling Unit, Air Drum Separator (ADS) and Forklift.
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9. Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
2012 Scrap Tire Grant Projects
Jackson Township & Liberty Tire Service (Processing) – Material Blowing System and Scales for more efficient bulk transportation versus Super Sacks.
Portage County SWD (Tire Amnesty) – Financial support to conduct tire amnesty collection events in partnership with 18 townships, villages and cities within the county. Grant funds pay for 40 cy containers and proper disposal.
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10. Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
2013 OEPA Grant Picture Community Recycling Grant Litter Collection & Prevention Grant Market Development Grant
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11. Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
2013 Community Recycling Grant – WHAT’S NEW!
Formerly the Community Development Grant
Focus on Curbside Recycling, with additional funds
Increased funding ceiling for Drop-off Recycling
Removed Litter Collection component from this grant
Added Aluminum and Paint as Targeted Materials
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12. Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
2013 Community Recycling Grant
Commercial Recycling - $50,000
Construction & Demolition Debris Recycling - $100,000
Curbside Recycling - $200,000
Deconstruction Material Recycling - $100,000
Drop-Off Recycling - $100,000
Material Recovery Facility Recycling (Public) - $150,000
Special Venue Recycling - $50,000
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13. Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
2013 Community Recycling Grant - Reminders
Eligibility - an agency of the state, as established by the ORC, which may be a municipal corporation, county, township, village, state college or university, solid waste management district or authority, park district and health district
Fifty percent (50%) cash match must be available and expended on those allowable costs directly associated with the approved project
Maximum grant period of 12 months
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14. Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
2013 Litter Collection & Prevention Grant – WHAT’S NEW!
Totally new grant with the combination of the former Litter Cleanup Grant and Tire Amnesty Grant
Requires a ten percent (10%) cash match
Maximum grant period of 12 months
Expands Litter Collection funding from 3 months to 12 months
Creates Litter Prevention & Awareness option
Provides additional funds for Tire Amnesty Collection projects
KOB options available and supportive of litter awareness
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15. Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
2013 Litter Collection & Prevention Grant
KOB Annual Renewal - $500
KOB Certification Fee - $4,000
Illegal Dumpsite Cleanup - $20,000
Litter Collection - $20,000
Litter Prevention & Awareness - $15,000
Tire Amnesty Collection (5, ,000 PTE) - $15,000
Tire Amnesty Collection (10, ,000 PTE) - $25,000
Tire Amnesty Collection (Above 20,000 PTE) - $40,000
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16. Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
2013 Litter Collection & Prevention Grant – Reminders
Eligibility - an agency of the state, as established by the ORC, which may be a municipal corporation, county, township, village, state college or university, solid waste management district or authority, health district, Keep Ohio Beautiful (KOB) affiliate, board of education, and non-profit organization
Maximum grant period of 12 months
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17. Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
2013 Market Development Grant – WHAT’S NEW!
Merged the non-paving civil engineering, manufacturing and processing portions of the former Scrap Tire Grant into the Market Development Grant funding option
Removed paving engineering as a fundable option. We no longer pay for the paving of roads and running tracks.
Added Aluminum and Paint as Targeted Materials
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18. Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
2013 Market Development Grant
Construction & Demolition Debris Recycling - $250,000
Manufacturing & Processing - $250,000
Material Recovery Facility Recycling (Private) - $250,000
Organics Recycling - $250,000
Scrap Tire Manufacturing & Processing - $ 250,000
(up to one million PTE)
Scrap Tire Manufacturing & Processing - $ 350,000
(over one million PTE)
Scrap Tire Non-Paving Civil Engineering - $ 150,000
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19. Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
2013 Market Development Grant – Reminders
Eligibility - an agency of the state, per the ORC, which may be a municipal corporation, county, township, village, state college or university and solid waste management district or authority. Applicants may sponsor multiple private sectors businesses or non-profit organizations, who are located and registered to conduct business in Ohio
On hundred percent (100%) cash match must be available and expended on those allowable costs directly associated with the approved project
Maximum grant period of 24 months
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20. Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
2013 Grant Schedule
October 3, Application Package Posted on OEPA Website
October 26, 2012 – Grant Informational Meeting
February 1, Applications Due
May Awards Announced
July 1, Funding Made Available
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21. Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
A Successful Grant Application
Make sure your project matches the purpose of the grant.
Connect with your funding agency/organization.
Follow instructions!
Provide all data and materials requested.
Attend any informational meetings offered.
Have others in your office review the grant before submission.
Verification proposal was received by grant agency/organization.
Never be afraid to ask questions.
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22. Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
Contact Information
Terrie TerMeer, Assistant Environmental Administrator
Telephone: (614)
Chet Chaney, Environmental Supervisor
Telephone: (614)
Marti Kolb, Program Administrator
Telephone: (614)
Lynn Stinson, Grant Coordinator
Telephone: (614)
General Fax Number: (614)
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23. Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
Question & Answers